August 08, 2011, 6:46PM

New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in Central City. "A male was shot in the chest," officer Garry Flot said. The shooting occurred about 6:07 p.m. Monday at Louisiana and Loyola avenues, police said. Flot said he did not know what led to the shooting or if a suspect has been identified. No other information was available immediately. Anyone... Full story »

August 08, 2011, 6:10PM

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of a man's body in a Metairie home as a homicide. At 11:28 a.m. Monday, deputies were dispatched to 4629 Grammar Avenue to check on an unclassified death, according to the Sheriff's Office. After entering the residence, investigators suspected foul play, said Col. John Fortunato, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.... Full story »

August 08, 2011, 4:37PM

St. John the Baptist Parish sheriff's deputies are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting Sunday night on Greenwood Drive in LaPlace that sent a 17-year-old LaPlace boy to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his left leg. According to the victim, he and two other boys age 17 and 16 were walking on LaSalle Drive near the intersection... Full story »

August 08, 2011, 10:51AM

This information reflects initial calls for service reported by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for the east bank of Jefferson Parish. Locations are approximate due to automated location methods and address inconsistencies, the Sheriff's Office says. Burglar alarm calls are excluded. 15th Street and North Causeway Boulevard - Aug. 7, 1:57 a.m., drug law violation. 16th Street and Severn Avenue... Full story »